Italy, SpaceX and Starlink

Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
The Italian government is considering the purchase of satellite Internet services from SpaceX's Starlink constellation, and the potential deal has triggered controversy along political, economic, and spaceflight lines in Europe.
Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
Italy's defence minister sought on Wednesday to defuse a political row sparked by a report that Italy planned to ask Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services for use by the military.
Italy close to sealing €1.5bn satellite deal with Musk’s SpaceX
Italy is reportedly close to sealing a €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that would provide the country’s government with secure telecommunications.
Musk SpaceX Talks With Meloni Get Slammed by Italy’s Opposition
Italian opposition leaders roundly criticized Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for engaging in talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on a €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) deal for encrypted communications systems.
Musk Offers Secure Services as Italy Denies Mar-A-Lago SpaceX Talks
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. January 4, 2025. Italian Government/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) -Elon Musk said on Monday he was ready to provide Italy with secure communication services after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied that the issue had come up during a weekend visit to the United States.
Italy Plans $1.6 Billion SpaceX Telecom Security Deal
Italy is in advanced talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a deal to provide secure telecommunications for the nation’s government — the largest such project in Europe, people with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.
Italy Said to Plan SpaceX Security Services Deal
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SpaceX May Provide Starlink Internet for Italian Government in $1.6B Deal
Italy's Defense Ministry and Intelligence Services approve a five-year contract to get encrypted internet and telephone services through Starlink, but the deal hasn't been finalized just yet.
Italy's talks with SpaceX not a topic in Meloni-Trump meeting, PM office says
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni did not discuss Rome's talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX over the possible supply of its Starlink services during her weekend visit to the United States, the PM's office said.
Elon Musk eyes €1.5 billion Italy SpaceX deal after confidante Giorgia Meloni visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk is close to further solidifying his ties with Europe’s right-wing political class as his SpaceX group nears a ...
Italy in advanced discussions with SpaceX
Italy is in advanced discussions with SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite Network for secure government communications, ...
SpaceX Could Complement Italy Satellite Capacity, Minister Says
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has the capability to enhance Italy’s satellite operations, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said.
Italy denies SpaceX talks during Meloni-Trump meeting in Florida
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did not discuss the issue of Elon Musk's SpaceX supplying Italy with its Starlink services ...
The debate on the agreement between Italy and SpaceX: opportunity or risk?
The debate over the agreement between Italy and SpaceX calls into question the country's national security and technological ...